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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Brits using hacks to save on airport baggage - including wearing extra clothes
With summer holiday season in full swing, Brits about to jump on planes and looking for all sorts of packing hacks to make their journeys easier - and more affordable Brits are going to extraordinary lengths to save money by skipping paying for baggage on flights. Holidaymakers are taking extra steps to maximise their holiday wardrobe, including donning multiple layers of clothing and even casting aside underwear. New research reveals 72% of people have turned up at check-in with overweight or oversize items. Many are resorting to clever and creative ways to make sure everything makes the cut so they can spend more cash on having a good time when they land. With carry-on bags measured to squeeze even more out of travellers on budget airlines, some have found ways around comes after Ryanair passengers band together as staff charge woman £75 luggage fee. A staggering 54 per cent say they've worn extra outfits with 28 percent donning as many as three or four layers of clothing, according to the study commissioned by Heathrow Express. Some travellers are more imaginative with 9 per cent wearing a beach towel as a scarf. Some 30 per cent make space by buying toiletries at their destination, and 13 per cent even squeezing outfits into pillowcases disguised as travel pillows. Meanwhile a third of of 25-34 year-olds have boarded a flight without packing underwear to make room for more 'important items'. And when there's still a bit too much to fit, 9% have cheekily tried to sweet-talk check-in staff in the hope of side-stepping weight limits. When all else fails, Brits report spending an average of £44 on extra baggage. Aoife Considine, business lead at Heathrow Express says it is clear why. He said: 'Packing for a holiday is exciting - so exciting, in fact, that many of us try to take as much as we can to make the most of every moment away. We love seeing how resourceful travellers can be, but there's a smarter way to make sure you can take everything you need. 'By saving money on the journey to the airport, you can spend more on what matters - like actually packing that extra outfit or not having to choose between sandals and sneakers. No towel scarves required. With spacious cabins, dedicated luggage areas, and advance fares from just £10, there's plenty of room - and peace of mind - to start your journey smoothly, right from the train.' BRITS' TOP 5 TRAVEL HACKS Buying clothes or toiletries at their destination – 34% Wearing hiking boots or heavy shoes to save suitcase space – 23% Wear a coat or ski jacket on a hot day to avoid packing it – 20% Wear 3-4 layers of clothing at once – 28% Stuff items in coat or jacket pockets – 24% With the summer holidays in full swing, lots of Brits are heading on holidays and looking for all sorts of packing hacks to make their journeys easier. However, when sorting out your cases, there's one big rule you may want to follow if you don't want to risk delays at the airport. When you travel abroad, it can be hard to decide what to pack, as most people like to try and cover all weather eventualities with their clothing choices. But - if you're someone who likes to try and squeeze in as much as possible - you may want to think again, as your bulky suitcase could land you in a spot of bother at the airport. Travel tip sharer Taylor, known as taytrox_travel on TikTok, recently said airports are becoming "strict" on how much luggage you carry on. So, if you want to travel with ease, you may want to follow some essential packing advice. Taylor said: "If you're packing a carry on and using that expansion zipper to squeeze in as many outfits as possible, I'm telling you now, do not do it. Airlines have gotten so strict in the last few months, and they are cracking down hard. "Even if your bag fits in the overhead bin, if it's just expanded just a tiny bit, they'll make you check and - no - your first class ticket isn't going to save you either. It doesn't matter how much you paid or how early you boarded."
North Wales Live
3 days ago
- North Wales Live
Holidaymakers using 'commando' trick to avoid £44 extra fee
People are going to extraordinary lengths to maximise their holiday wardrobe, including donning multiple layers of clothing and even skipping underwear. New research reveals 72% of people have turned up at check-in with overweight or oversize items - so it's probably not surprising that many are resorting to clever and creative ways to make sure everything makes the cut. 54% say they've worn extra outfits with 28% donning as many as three or four layers of clothing, according to the study commissioned by Heathrow Express. Some travellers are more imaginative with 9% wearing a beach towel as a scarf, 30% making space by buying toiletries at their destination, and 13% squeezing outfits into pillowcases disguised as travel pillows. Meanwhile 36% of 25-34 year-olds have boarded a flight without packing underwear - going commando - to make room for more 'important items'. And when there's still a bit too much to fit, 9% have tried to sweet-talk check-in staff in the hope of side-stepping weight limits. When all else fails, Brits report spending an average of £44 on extra baggage. Aoife Considine, business lead at Heathrow Express, said: 'Packing for a holiday is exciting - so exciting, in fact, that many of us try to take as much as we can to make the most of every moment away. We love seeing how resourceful travellers can be, but there's a smarter way to make sure you can take everything you need. 'By saving money on the journey to the airport, you can spend more on what matters - like actually packing that extra outfit or not having to choose between sandals and sneakers. No towel scarves required. With spacious cabins, dedicated luggage areas, and advance fares from just £10, there's plenty of room - and peace of mind - to start your journey smoothly, right from the train.' BRITS' TOP 5 TRAVEL HACKS 1. Buying clothes or toiletries at their destination – 34% 2. Wearing hiking boots or heavy shoes to save suitcase space – 23% 3. Wear a coat or ski jacket on a hot day to avoid packing it – 20% 4. Wear 3-4 layers of clothing at once – 28% 5. Stuff items in coat or jacket pockets – 24%
Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Heathrow Express slashes fares to mark epic Oasis reunion
With just days to go until one of the biggest reunions in British music history, Heathrow Express - the non-stop, 15-minute service from London Paddington to Heathrow Central - is cutting fares to mark the return of Oasis at Wembley Stadium. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... More than 90,000 fans are expected on Friday 25th July, with many flying in from around the world. To support the surge of travellers, Heathrow Express is offering 8% off full fare tickets from 25th July to 3rd August. The move comes as resale ticket prices top £200 and hotel rates across London continue to rise ahead of what's being dubbed Britpop's resurrection. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 8% discount - a tribute to the band's eight UK number-one singles - applies to both Express Class and Business First fares. It's available when booking online or via the Heathrow Express app with the code OASIS8. The discount also extends to additional passengers booked on the same journey. Heathrow Express offers 8% off all tickets from 25th July - 3rd August 2025 to celebrate Oasis reunion Aoife Considine, Business Lead at Heathrow Express, said: 'We know this is more than just a gig - it's a major moment for thousands of fans around the world. People are travelling hundreds of miles, often at great personal cost, to be part of it. We wanted to do something practical to support them. Whether you're flying in from Manchester, Madrid or Melbourne, your journey into London should be as easy and affordable as possible - it should start on the right note.' With the countdown on and the capital bracing for a Britpop takeover, Heathrow Express is giving fans one less thing to worry about on their way to Wembley. Discounted tickets can only be purchased between 25th July and 3rd August 2025, and not before. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
Scotsman
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Heathrow Express slashes fares to mark epic Oasis reunion
With just days to go until one of the biggest reunions in British music history, Heathrow Express - the non-stop, 15-minute service from London Paddington to Heathrow Central - is cutting fares to mark the return of Oasis at Wembley Stadium. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... More than 90,000 fans are expected on Friday 25th July, with many flying in from around the world. To support the surge of travellers, Heathrow Express is offering 8% off full fare tickets from 25th July to 3rd August. The move comes as resale ticket prices top £200 and hotel rates across London continue to rise ahead of what's being dubbed Britpop's resurrection. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 8% discount - a tribute to the band's eight UK number-one singles - applies to both Express Class and Business First fares. It's available when booking online or via the Heathrow Express app with the code OASIS8. The discount also extends to additional passengers booked on the same journey. Heathrow Express offers 8% off all tickets from 25th July - 3rd August 2025 to celebrate Oasis reunion Aoife Considine, Business Lead at Heathrow Express, said: 'We know this is more than just a gig - it's a major moment for thousands of fans around the world. People are travelling hundreds of miles, often at great personal cost, to be part of it. We wanted to do something practical to support them. Whether you're flying in from Manchester, Madrid or Melbourne, your journey into London should be as easy and affordable as possible - it should start on the right note.' With the countdown on and the capital bracing for a Britpop takeover, Heathrow Express is giving fans one less thing to worry about on their way to Wembley.
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
More than half of Brits admit boarding flight feeling irritable or unwell
One in four Brit plane passengers admit they've skipped washing themselves to make an early departure time, while one in six confessed to leaving the house without even brushing their teeth Fasten your seatbelts, morning flights will be very grumpy. But a better morning could mean a better flight. New research reveals an astonishing 67 per cent of British plane passengers admit they've boarded their flight feeling irritable or unwell. And that figure rises to a whopping 79 per cent among 25 to 34 year olds. Many say it's because they've missed out on breakfast. With one in six (17 per cent) admitting to usually skipping the most important meal of the day before a flight, that's a lot of grumpy passengers. Missing breakfast is becoming an actual relationship issue, with over one in six say they've had a tense moment with their partner over their missed morning meals. The study, commissioned by Heathrow Express, has also revealed rushing to catch an early flight can lead to many of us failing to keep to basic hygiene measures. One in four (28 per cent) admit they've skipped washing to make an early departure time, while one in six (16 per cent) have confessed to leaving the house without brushing their teeth. Meanwhile one in five (19 per cent) didn't even use the toilet before heading out the door. The research has been done to support the launch of Heathrow Express's new 4.34am departure from London Paddington – its earliest-ever train to Heathrow, running Monday to Saturday. Heathrow Express' business lead, Aoife Considine said: 'We know early flights can turn mornings into a scramble, and that often means the important things – like breakfast – get pushed aside. "Our new service is designed to give travellers their time back, so passengers can focus on what really matters – arriving calm, prepared and having had the chance to start their day right.' The new earlier non-stop 15-minute connection between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport means you can make sure you are washed and fed before going on holiday or a business trip. With spacious seating, free Wi-Fi, and generous luggage space it's the fastest, smoothest, and most stress-free way to reach the airport. And to launch the new 4.34am service - and help passengers arrive better prepared for their flights - Heathrow Express provided them with an early breakfast treat. The airport rail link teamed up with Quaker and food-loving TV personality David Templer to offer passengers two exclusive oat-based breakfasts. Mr Templer said: 'I'm always looking for ways to make life more efficient – and nothing says efficient like a 15-minute train to the airport and breakfast already sorted. "These oat breakfasts were designed for those early starts when you're short on time but still want something that hits the spot – both nutritious and delicious.' Provided aboard was a Tropical Oat Bowl made with chilled overnight oats, coconut milk, pineapple, mango, and passionfruit – finished with toasted coconut, chia seeds, and a squeeze of lime, and Mexican Mocha Energy Balls blended with dates, cocoa, espresso, cinnamon, cayenne, and dark chocolate.
